Difluoroiodomethane

Difluoroiodomethane is a tetrahalomethane with the chemical formula. This is a halomethane containing two fluorine atoms and one iodine atom attached to methane backbone.

Synthesis

The compound can be obtained by the action of mercury(I) fluoride on iodoform:

Phisical properties

The compound forms colorless to almost colorless clear liquid. It is flammable and irritating to the eyes, respiratory tract, and skin.